World hemophilia day 2025 theme
World Hemophilia Day 2025: Lighting It Up Red for Her
World Hemophilia Day 2025 brings attention to bleeding disorders and emphasizes the need for equal care and recognition for women and girls.
- World Hemophilia Day brings global attention to bleeding disorders
- Many women and girls still go undiagnosed or receive inadequate care
- Better awareness and access can transform lives and strengthen communities
World Haemophilia Day
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The World Federation of Hemophilia estimates that over 75% of expected people living with hemophilia worldwide have not yet been identifie
On April 17, 2025, the world will come together to observe World Hemophilia Day, an event dedicated to raising awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. This day serves as an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and healthcare professionals to advocate for better care, diagnosis, and treatment for those living with bleeding disorders. The theme for World Hemophilia Day 2025 is “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too,” highlighting the often-overlooked needs of women and girls who suffer from bleeding disorders.
Understanding Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorders
Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding even from minor injuries. People with hemophilia are typically born with the condition, and the severity can vary. While the condition is more common in men, it’s important to note that women and girls can also be affected, although their symptoms often remain undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed.
The condition can impact every part of life—from the ability to participate in physical activities to the challenges faced in daily tasks. While the focus has historically been on hemophilia
World Hemophilia Day 17 April 2025 | Theme & Importance
World Hemophilia Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 17th of April every year, started by the World Federation of Haemophilia (WHF) with the intention to raise a call for the government authorities and local policymakers for the provision of a better treatment and care in addition to promote better control and prevention with haemophilia.
A rare severe, inherited haemorrhagic disorder, haemophilia is caused by malfunction of factor VIII and factor IX protein (factors required for blood clotting/ coagulation), leading to an abnormality in blood coagulation. Although people of all races and ethnicities can be diagnosed with haemophilia, men are more likely to be affected because the ailment is connected to the X chromosome. There is a 50% probability that a boy whose mother carries the haemophilia gene will also be affected by haemophilia, and her daughter being 50% risk of being carrier. Hence, haemophilia is more common in males, despite the fact that it can affect females, causing difficulties with menstruation and childbirth.
World Hemophilia Day 2025 Theme
This year, 2025, World Hemophi World Haemophilia Day, celebrated annually on April 17, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Haemophilia is a rare condition where the blood doesn't clot properly due to a deficiency in clotting factors. This day is dedicated to raising public awareness, advocating for better diagnosis and treatment, and supporting those affected by these conditions. The theme for World Hemophilia Day 2025 is "Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too". Historically, women and girls with bleeding disorders have been underdiagnosed. This year's theme highlights the importance of recognising and addressing the unique challenges faced by women and girls in the bleeding disorders community. By improving access to diagnosis, treatment, and care, the quality of life for these individuals can be significantly enhanced. Octapharma has a long-term commitment to improving the treatment of bleeding disorders, as well as to raising global awareness of them. As a company, we are proud to support World Hemophilia Day and to play an active part in the bleeding disorders community. T Cape Town, 2 April 2025 – On April 17, South Africa will join the global community in commemorating World Haemophilia Day (WHD) under the theme: “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too.” This year’s focus sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of women and girls with bleeding disorders (WGBDs), who continue to face delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and limited access to appropriate care. According to the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), the global bleeding disorders community has the power and the responsibility to ensure that no one is left behind. “Through recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and care, the quality of life of women and girls will improve, and the bleeding disorders community will become stronger,” states the WFH. In alignment with this call, the South African Haemophilia Foundation (SAHF) is proud to echo this message aWorld Haemophilia Day 2025: Access for all
World Haemophilia Day 2025: “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too”
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South Africa Marks World Haemophilia Day 2025: “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too”